Introduction to the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria Fourth Edition

AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio is offering a BH continuing education training program to assist with development of the Behavioral Health workforce. All of their trainings are FREE to BH clinicians, trainees, paraprofessionals, and other attendees. CEUs are also available at no cost for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. 

Virtual Workshop Presented By: Kristi L. Enochs, MSW, LCSW
Senior Clinical Training Specialist, AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies
Two Separate Trainings Offered via Zoom (Register for One):

• Monday June 17, 2024 (9:00 AM- 12:15 PM)
• Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (1:00 - 4:15 PM)

Description: The ASAM Criteria Fourth Edition uses a holistic, person-centered approach to determining the appropriate level of care and developing individualized treatment plans for clients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring conditions. This training will introduce core components of the ASAM Criteria, along with Fourth Edition updates to level of care assessment, decision rules, and continuum of care. Didactic material and case scenarios will be used to illustrate ASAM’s six dimensions and how multidimensional assessments are used to develop appropriate level of care recommendations and person-centered treatment plans that consider each client’s unique biomedical, psychological, and sociocultural context.

Objectives:

1. Describe core components of ASAM Criteria, including (a) level of care, (b) decision rules, and (c) continuum of care.
2. Introduce 4th Edition updates, including new terminology, levels of care, and guiding principles.
3. Examine how ASAM dimensions and risk ratings can be used to inform level of care recommendations and person-centered treatment planning. 

3.0 CEUs Pre-Approved for Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, & MFTS*
(CSWMFT Provider #s: RCS092303 & RTX032403)
Licensees from other disciplines are encouraged to contact their state licensing board to request continuing education credit for this training.

*Participants must stay for the entire training and complete an online program evaluation survey at the end of the webinar to receive continuing education credit. Please note that partial credit will not be awarded for this event. 

Click here to view the agenda and for more information!

The Ohio Council Welcomes New Member Provider, Mohican Young Star Academy

Mohican Young Star Academy in Perrysville, OH - Olga Strasser, Executive Director, can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (614) 406-1877.

Mohican Young Star Academy is a for profit organization providing residential treatment, behavioral health and SUD services to males aged 8-21 in 35 counties (in and around Ashland County). 

Click here to learn more about Mohican Young Star Academy!

Governor DeWine Cuts Ribbon on New Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Facility

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to unveil the all-new Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) hospital in Columbus.

“As we prepare to open the doors to this new hospital, we are also opening the doors to a new era for Ohio’s mental healthcare system,” said Governor DeWine. “This world-class facility offers the space and resources necessary to provide more patient-friendly treatment strategies for individuals facing serious mental health challenges. We believe this new hospital will open more pathways to recovery and enhance our ability to transform lives.”

COBH will replace the Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare (TVBH) Kosar building next door as the State’s regional psychiatric hospital serving central Ohio. TVBH opened in 1977.

The new COBH hospital contains 208 beds – 30 more than its predecessor. On top of increased patient capacity, the new facility has been designed to meet the needs of today’s behavioral healthcare environment by offering significantly more space.

At over 270,000 square feet, COBH offers nearly 100,000 square feet of additional space. The new hospital includes eight patient units, each with its own intensive care suite. The facility also includes enhanced exercise and relaxation options for patients, featuring three secured courtyards with amenities such as a walking path, shelter, and basketball court.

COBH also contains an indoor gymnasium, a social learning center for patients, art rooms, a meditation room and chapel, and a courtroom area for patients receiving court-mandated treatment.

“With all of these options available to patients to enhance their treatment experience, the new Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare facility will continue to solidify Ohio’s reputation as a trailblazer and national leader in the behavioral healthcare field, said OhioMHAS Director LeeAnne Cornyn. “Under Governor DeWine’s leadership, the well-being of all citizens – especially those impacted by mental illness and substance use disorders – is a top priority. This modern facility represents the best of current patient care philosophies and truly showcases that our hospitals are the ‘Heart of Hope’ for the patients and families we serve.” 

The new facility also offers increased privacy for patients. At the new COBH, 85 percent of patient rooms will be single occupancy, which is often preferred by patients and their families. At the outgoing TVBH Kosar building, all of the patient rooms had multiple beds. Staff and patients will begin moving into COBH in June. Once the move is complete, TVBH’s Kosar building will be demolished and replaced with green space.

Click HERE to view more ribbon cutting photos and HERE to see more photos of the hospital interior.

Read the Governor's Full Media Release Here!

NOW OPEN - Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program

The Health Resource Services Administration (HRSA) is please to announce the availability of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR-LRP), where eligible providers who provide direct clinical or support services to individuals experiencing a substance use disorder are eligible to receive up to $250,000 in student loan repayment. The Deadline to apply is June 27^th, 2024, at 7:30pm E.T.

Eligible applicants must fulfill a service commitment of 6 years working full time at a STAR LRP-approved substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility that involves direct patient care either in a:

• County/municipality where the average drug overdose death rate exceeds the most current national average overdose death rate per 100,000 people, as reported by the CDC, or
• Mental Health Professional Shortage Area (MHPSA).
• **Participants will not receive credit for any employment at a STAR-LRP approved facility prior to the effective date of their STAR-LRP contract, which is the same as the application closing date, June 27^th, 2024.**

Eligible disciplines and specialties who would qualify for the STAR-LRP Program include:

• Certified Nursing Assistants
• Certified Medical Assistants
• Licensed Occupational Therapists
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers
• Licensed Professional Counselors
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• Master’s-level Social Workers
• Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals, including but not limited to:
• Community Health Workers,
• Peer Recovery Specialists,
• Case Managers, or
• Health Navigators
• Counselors
• Psychologists
• Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioners
• Psychology Doctoral Interns
• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
• Certified Nurse Midwives
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Psychiatric Nurse Specialists
• Pharmacists
• SUD Counselors

HRSA will be holding several upcoming Q&A Sessions in June via Zoom:

• Session 1: Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
• Session 2: Thursday, June 20, 2024, 1 – 5 p.m. ET
• Session 3: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET